This project will develop a comprehensive Rainwater Management Plan for UIUC. The Plan will include
recommendations to protect the existing stormwater system, mitigate or fully resolve known problems on
campus (such as areas that flood frequently), and create new rainwater management system
improvements. Rainwater reuse and green infrastructure technologies, for both planned construction
projects and as stand-alone campus improvement projects, will help solve flooding issues while enhancing
the overall ecology and aesthetics of campus. This Plan will help the University transition into the emerging
paradigm that focuses on treating rainwater as an asset rather than a nuisance.

Facilities & Services wants to hire a professional services consultant (PSC) to develop a campus Rainwater
Management Plan that will develop a sustainable path toward achieving the university’s strategic
stormwater objectives and goals.

The PSC will:

Review current and historical university and municipal stormwater management documents, studies,
and plans, including the 2013 Foth Watershed analysis and the current 2022 University GIS plans.

Use current topography, building footprints and sewer data to verify stormwater runoff quantities
and discharge locations across campus watersheds.

Summarize analyses and findings for a sustainable path toward achieving stormwater compliance
and campus goals.

Include field reconnaissance, surveying, engineering, and planning for the Rainwater Management
Plan development to guide the campus towards enhanced rainwater management, green
 

stormwater infrastructure installations, and improved water quality.

Identify campus problematic areas, calculate rainwater volumes that the campus is currently
discharging, and rainwater volume updates based on the proposed enhancements.

Include recommendations on rainwater solutions, cost opinions, and phasing for green stormwater
infrastructure facilities to address existing pipe size and flow issues, and proactively reduce campus
 

storm water flooding and runoff.

Meet with the University and staff from surrounding municipalities (Champaign, Savoy, Urbana and
the sanitary district) to develop a plan that takes into consideration the campus and surrounding
community storm water goals.

Provide a Rainwater Management Plan that considers current land use and proposed improvements
from the 2018 Campus Master Plan and the 2022 Campus Landscape Master Plan.
Provide a public forum presentation on the final Rainwater Management Plan.